Import/export HS code 56039480: Various extra-heavy treated nonwovens
Extra-heavy nonwoven fabrics treated but not coated, used in various heavy-duty applications
Why this is important if you are looking for potential customers in the UK:
- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
- It provides you with a list of potential leads who have bought similar products.
* UK only, last 24 months analysed
Imports by country
What this shows: Import market volume by exporter country into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Country | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 13,115,597 |
| New Zealand | 9,716,567 |
| Netherlands | 9,697,455 |
| Switzerland | 4,760,785 |
| China | 4,203,071 |
Countries rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Countries are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month volume, right side by second 12-month volume, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Country | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 8,909,898 | 4,205,699 | -4,704,199 |
| New Zealand | 5,104,333 | 4,612,234 | -492,099 |
| Netherlands | 4,450,433 | 5,247,022 | +796,589 |
| Switzerland | 3,910,324 | 850,461 | -3,059,863 |
| China | 2,524,018 | 1,679,053 | -844,965 |
| United States | 2,360,972 | 1,227,143 | -1,133,829 |
| France | 931,097 | 1,900,198 | +969,101 |
| Italy | 1,381,322 | 952,679 | -428,643 |
| Slovenia | 974,270 | 831,737 | -142,533 |
| Belgium | 445,823 | 847,802 | +401,979 |
Imports by country of origin
What this shows: Import volume by production origin country. Differences from exporter-country data can indicate re-export routes.
Top 5 values
| Origin | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 22,445,677 |
| New Zealand | 9,716,567 |
| United States | 6,069,196 |
| China | 5,295,090 |
| Slovenia | 2,411,196 |
Country of origin rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Origin countries are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month import value, right side by second 12-month import value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Origin | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 12,509,756 | 9,935,921 | -2,573,835 |
| New Zealand | 5,104,333 | 4,612,234 | -492,099 |
| United States | 4,949,476 | 1,119,720 | -3,829,756 |
| China | 3,050,096 | 2,244,994 | -805,102 |
| Slovenia | 1,191,423 | 1,219,773 | +28,350 |
| Italy | 1,366,282 | 960,056 | -406,226 |
| Switzerland | 1,133,283 | 904,037 | -229,246 |
| Japan | 718,529 | 823,416 | +104,887 |
| Belgium | 417,681 | 817,215 | +399,534 |
| Poland | 342,945 | 680,133 | +337,188 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 28 |
| Greater Manchester | 25 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 24 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 17 |
| Lancashire | 13 |
UK regions rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: UK regions are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month importer count, right side by second 12-month importer count, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| UK region | First 12m | Second 12m | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 21 | 11 | -10 |
| Greater Manchester | 20 | 18 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 15 | 18 | +3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 9 | 16 | +7 |
| Lancashire | 9 | 12 | +3 |
| West Midlands | 10 | 10 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 10 | 6 | -4 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 8 | 9 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 7 | 5 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 7 | 7 | +0 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 34,811,422 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 18,547,198 |
| Air transport | 4,952,976 |
| Road transport | 617,710 |
| Other | 18,227 |
Transport rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Transport modes are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month import value, right side by second 12-month import value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Transport | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 19,955,378 | 14,856,044 | -5,099,334 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 10,370,008 | 8,177,190 | -2,192,818 |
| Air transport | 3,168,090 | 1,784,886 | -1,383,204 |
| Road transport | 133,543 | 484,167 | +350,624 |
| Other | 13,696 | 4,531 | -9,165 |
| Rail transport | 0 | 5,435 | +5,435 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 15,735,939 |
| London Gateway Port | 10,704,909 |
| Immingham Docks | 8,227,363 |
| Killingholme | 3,847,357 |
| Purfleet | 2,840,621 |
Port rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Ports are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month import value, right side by second 12-month import value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Port | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 8,891,526 | 6,844,413 | -2,047,113 |
| London Gateway Port | 5,635,650 | 5,069,259 | -566,391 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,964,242 | 4,263,121 | +298,879 |
| Killingholme | 2,493,962 | 1,353,395 | -1,140,567 |
| Purfleet | 2,820,530 | 20,091 | -2,800,439 |
| Felixstowe | 1,386,371 | 1,365,728 | -20,643 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,230,649 | 769,569 | -461,080 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,229,824 | 747,637 | -482,187 |
| Eurotunnel | 855,631 | 996,200 | +140,569 |
| Southampton | 765,030 | 647,083 | -117,947 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 82 |
| Other manufacturing | 42 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 31 |
| Specialised construction activities | 27 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 19 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 52 |
| 2025-11 | 62 |
| 2025-10 | 63 |
| 2025-09 | 75 |
| 2025-08 | 58 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 136 |
| 54m+ | 103 |
| 15m-54m | 39 |
| 0-1m | 34 |
| Other | 14 |
Import seasonality
What this shows: Average monthly import pattern from historical data.
Exports by country
What this shows: Export market volume by destination country from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Country | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 3,057,128 |
| Germany | 2,135,669 |
| Ireland | 1,789,663 |
| China | 1,140,884 |
| Thailand | 1,013,460 |
Export countries rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Destination countries are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month export volume, right side by second 12-month export volume, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Country | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2,323,349 | 733,779 | -1,589,570 |
| Germany | 1,095,096 | 1,040,573 | -54,523 |
| Ireland | 1,013,000 | 776,663 | -236,337 |
| China | 706,178 | 434,706 | -271,472 |
| Thailand | 702,142 | 311,318 | -390,824 |
| Netherlands | 465,062 | 372,998 | -92,064 |
| Philippines | 418,660 | 385,944 | -32,716 |
| Sweden | 342,717 | 267,729 | -74,988 |
| France | 168,969 | 196,021 | +27,052 |
| South Africa | 129,457 | 206,394 | +76,937 |
Exports by country of origin
What this shows: Export volume by production origin country. For re-exports, indicates where goods originated before UK export.
Top 5 values
| Origin | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 59,238 |
| Germany | 2,506 |
| Denmark | 1,093 |
| Belgium | 307 |
| China | 108 |
Export origin countries rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Origin countries are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Origin | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 29,503 | 29,735 | +232 |
| Germany | 2,409 | 97 | -2,312 |
| Denmark | 1,093 | 0 | -1,093 |
| Belgium | 0 | 307 | +307 |
| China | 59 | 49 | -10 |
| United States | 37 | 0 | -37 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,925,761 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,661,759 |
| Air transport | 2,162,352 |
| Other | 65,616 |
Export transport rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Transport modes are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Transport | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,084,418 | 2,841,343 | -243,075 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,287,530 | 2,374,229 | -913,301 |
| Air transport | 1,783,125 | 379,227 | -1,403,898 |
| Other | 33,873 | 31,743 | -2,130 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,087,002 |
| Southampton | 2,016,270 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,748,718 |
| Heysham | 1,351,590 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,336,825 |
Export port rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Ports are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Port | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,547,899 | 1,539,103 | -8,796 |
| Southampton | 530,918 | 1,485,352 | +954,434 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,574,807 | 173,911 | -1,400,896 |
| Heysham | 769,313 | 582,277 | -187,036 |
| London Gateway Port | 960,616 | 376,209 | -584,407 |
| Immingham Docks | 708,414 | 602,248 | -106,166 |
| Felixstowe | 1,058,527 | 231,486 | -827,041 |
| Liverpool Docks | 531,156 | 329,842 | -201,314 |
| East Midlands Airport | 91,760 | 149,858 | +58,098 |
| Manchester Airport | 96,926 | 21,644 | -75,282 |
Quick facts
HS code: 56039480
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Extra-heavy nonwoven fabrics treated but not coated, used in various heavy-duty applications